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Parkview Health · Fort Wayne, IN

Peer Support Specialist

ScheduleDays
Experience2+ yrs pref.
EducationHS diploma
PostedOct 28
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
✓Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse.
Education
✓High School diploma or GED completion.
Qualifications
✓Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel during the work day.
✓Demonstrates expertise in the community of residence and is a trusted member of the community.
✓Must be able to engage the diverse learners.
✓Demonstrates skills in individual and group teaching, home visiting, advocating and motivational interviewing.
✓Demonstrates a high degree of humility and respect for the cultural diversity within each community.
Preferably have 2 years of experience working in the community settings connecting with clients face to face. preferred
Ability to speak multiple languages is a plus. preferred
Parkview Health
Nonprofit · Fort Wayne, IN · 11 hospitals · 2 states
834open roles
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
✓Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse.
Education
✓High School diploma or GED completion.
Qualifications
✓Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel during the work day.
✓Demonstrates expertise in the community of residence and is a trusted member of the community.
✓Must be able to engage the diverse learners.
✓Demonstrates skills in individual and group teaching, home visiting, advocating and motivational interviewing.
✓Demonstrates a high degree of humility and respect for the cultural diversity within each community.
Preferably have 2 years of experience working in the community settings connecting with clients face to face. preferred
Ability to speak multiple languages is a plus. preferred
Parkview Health
Nonprofit · Fort Wayne, IN · 11 hospitals · 2 states
834open roles
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Full employer posting

Serves as peer support for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder and connects them to resources to support recovery.

High School diploma or GED completion. License & Cert: Must have a valid Indiana Drivers license. Must show proof of car insurance.

CPR certification within 30 days of hire. Certification of peer support for recovery within six months of employment for the following departments: Grants, Assertive Community Treatment, and SAMHSA‐CCBHC Grant Park Center. Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse.

To view addendums, go to the

page on Parkview’s intranet.

Preferably have 2 years of experience working in the community settings connecting with clients face to face. Other

Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel during the work day. Demonstrates expertise in the community of residence and is a trusted member of the community. Must be able to engage the diverse learners.

Demonstrates skills in individual and group teaching, home visiting, advocating and motivational interviewing. Demonstrates a high degree of humility and respect for the cultural diversity within each community. Ability to speak multiple languages is a plus.

Day shift

About the role

Serves as peer support for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder and connects them to resources to support recovery.